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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Thankful Thursday

"Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you've got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it." Maya Angelou

Life...it's an adventure.....full of neat opportunities everywhere..... and amazing people....people who make a difference...who give courage..... and hope.....who offer support.....and care....His angels.....on earth....who show kindness.....and touch my life with pieces of their own....people I'll never forget and opportunities that I'm really grateful for, like....

-exchange students.....my friend is hosting three students from other countries. We went over to meet them and took two of them back to our place and then for a hike in the woods. The next day all the students met to share the highlight of their week and those two students said their highlight was meeting us-more exchange students.....we met some more of the students. One guy, K, really stood out for me....Back in his home, he volunteers in an orphanage teaching the kids what he's learning at university. He told me orphans never have the opportunity to go to college or university and when they turn 18, they're given jobs in factories. What a neat guy for caring so much. -Shortlisted....I found out my story, Murder in the Falls, shortlisted for the Polar Expressions Contest. Being shortlisted means my story will be published in their anthology in December. And it's still in the running to possibly win...winners will be chosen mid Dec. -You guys....although I may never meet most of you.....you guys inspire and encourage me so much....I hope I do the same for you...I am totally grateful for all of you!!!

-Purpose...Knowing and being connected to Him has given my life meaning....and purpose. Because of Him....life has become a very cool adventure.....

15 comments:

What a joy-filled life you have now, glory be to God Who is the Best Giver of gifts...

I pray that you win that contest. Praying for His wisdom and discernment over you. That's nice that you got to inspire some exchange students and you were also inspired by their personal experiences. Have an awesome day sister up north! :)

Sarah,You are so right...knowing Him makes life a wonderful adventure. So many things to look forward to like meeting the exchange students and learning a little about thier life and times. So happy to hear about your story...keeping fingers crossed for you! :)

~JeanHe who dewlls in the shelter of the Most High,Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.Psalm 91:1

I so love the idea of exchange students. Probably because I'm such a scaredy cat ~ I barely have the courage to venture out on my own now - I cannot imagine me going so far away from home at such a young age.